Work visa reform to ‘jumpstart’ tech hub
Immigration reforms tabled by the government in parliament yest
Bank competition woes hit financial services access
Lack of competition in the Bahamian commercial banking industry has created barriers to accessing financial services, an Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) report is arguing.
Digital building plan submission to come in 2019
A Cabinet minister yesterday pledged that the electronic submission and approval of building plans “will happen this year” once the necessary funding is in place.
Airline still focused on international expansion
WESTERN AIR yesterday confirmed that international growth remains in its sights after commencing the expansion of domestic services.
Contractors chief eyes construction rebound
THE Bahamian Contractors Association’s (BCA) president yesterday said construction activity could soon experience a major rebound with several major developments in the pipeline.
ART OF GRAPHIX: Designing language all can understand
Getting thrown into the world of graphic design can sometimes feel like learning a new language, especially for novices who may sometimes need to communicate with more experienced counterparts.
Cayman deal to ‘triple’ RoyalFidelity pensions
A Bahamian investment bank is simultaneously closing the $40m financing for its management buyout while pursuing a Cayman acquisition that will “more than triple” its pension business.
Architects: ‘Free us from building control bondage’
Architects yesterday urged the government to “free us from the bondage of building control”, warning it was “missing out on” up to 80-90 percent of VAT due on professional fees.
Port Authority willing to ‘broker’ fake device deals
Activists yesterday said the Grand Bahama Port Authority (GBPA) had expressed a willingness “to step in and broker” settlements to the island’s “fake energy saving devices” controversy.
Hotelier demands ‘prohibitive zoning’ on vacation rentals
A Family Island resort operator yesterday suggested the government consider introducing a license fee for vacation rentals based on the number of bedrooms and, possibly, prohibitive zoning.
‘Uneven’ financial access is hidden in The Bahamas
The Bahamas’ high per capita income and well-developed banking industry hides “very uneven access” to financial services, the Central Bank’s governor said yesterday.
Crab Fest organisers visit tourism minister
The organising committee for the All-Andros Crab Festival has visited the minister of tourism as it gears up to welcome 10,000 Bahamians and visitors to the 2019 version.
BISX adds seven more fund listings
The Bahamas International Securities Exchange (BISX) yesterday said it has added seven new listings to its investment funds roster.
Bahamian firm staging finance crime workshop
A Bahamian asset protection and loss prevention firm is holding a two-day “advanced” anti-money laundering workshop at the British Colonial Hilton, starting tomorrow.
Work space provider expands to Bay St
A Bahamian shared work space provider is expanding its office offerings to a new Bay Street location that will cater to corporate clients.
